by our College Data Analytics Team
[Nursing Practice](/majors/health-care-professions/nursing/nursing-practice/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools to find the best return on investment for nursing practice students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in nursing practice, balancing cost against outcomes.
Our analysis ranked Idaho State University the best value for a degree in nursing practice in Idaho. Idaho State University is a large public school located in the city of Pocatello. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,610, compared with $27,720 for out-of-state students. Nursing Practice graduates carry a median of $33,699 in student loans. Early-career nursing practice graduates make about $82,450. Set against $33,699 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Boise State University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value nursing practice schools. Located in the city of Boise, Boise State University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,048, compared with $27,788 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,220 to complete the nursing practice program here. Early-career nursing practice graduates make about $102,076. Set against $27,220 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 87%.
Eagle Gate College Boise Campus came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value nursing practice schools. Set in the city of Boise, Eagle Gate College Boise Campus is a small private for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $19,068 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for nursing practice graduates is $52,292. Soon after graduation, nursing practice degree recipients from Eagle Gate College Boise Campus generally make around $66,420. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Provo College Idaho Falls Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in nursing practice, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Idaho Falls, Provo College Idaho Falls Campus is a small private for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $19,068. Typical student debt for nursing practice graduates is $51,285. Soon after graduation, nursing practice degree recipients from Provo College Idaho Falls Campus generally make around $63,317. Set against $51,285 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
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